- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Naangu Suvargal
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Oh Maina' from the 1971 film Naangu Suvargal is a joyous and poetic romantic expression. The protagonist adores his beloved by addressing her affectionately as a Maina bird and comparing her beauty to vibrant elements of nature, such as golden fish, a bounding spotted deer, and sweet nectar dripping from blossoms. He envisions their love story as a book where he writes the introduction and she crafts the conclusion, symbolizing perfect unison and complete mutual understanding. Throughout the track, the lover marvels at her elegance, imagining her stroll as a lotus flower taking a procession down the street and confessing that human language falls short of capturing her grace. Emphasizing that true love transcends day, night, and social hesitation, the song radiates warmth, playful flirtation, and timeless romantic devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Idhu un kanna pon meena”
Equates the beloved's eyes directly to golden fish, expressing their brightness, movement, and beauty.
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Thamarai poo kaaleduthu Veethi valam povadhu pol”
Compares the beloved walking gracefully down the street to a blooming lotus flower taking legs and making a town procession.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Munnuraiyai naan ezhutha / Mudivuraiyai nee ezhutha”
Both lines end with the rhyming verb 'ezhutha', creating a harmonious rhythmic structure.
Imagery
“Aada vandha thogai ondru / Thedi vandha megam ondru”
Paints a vivid natural image of a dancing peacock paired with a searching rain cloud to symbolize two lovers reuniting.
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Trivia
The film 'Naangu Suvargal' (1971) was directed by legendary filmmaker K. Balachander and featured music composed by M. S. Viswanathan (MSV) with lyrics penned by Kannadasan. The film starred Jaishankar, Ravichandran, Nagesh, and Jayanthi in lead roles.
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